Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the grass and count the stars. To sit on a branch and study the clouds. (Regina Brett, journalist)
Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. (Stephen Hawking, physicist)
Things are as they are. Looking out into it the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations. (Alan Watts, philosopher)
Ye stars! which are the poetry of heaven! (Lord Byron, poet)
A Frank Angle 
The Watts quote was my fav of the three – but such an uplifting post and yeah stars is right – have a nice weekend
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Prior,
As a topic, stars offers many great quotes …. and all I wanted to do is set up the video. Enjoy your weekend.
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Hope u have a nice weekend too – and I have to share a quick story – have you ever seen the show Monk? Well in one episode – mr monk goes home to help his brother – well mr monk notices the same bird because the spots on the bird made the shape of Cassiopeia- bah! Such clever writing to show how his mind worked – he saw a constellation in the spots! I used to teach about constellations in a big inflatable dome – taught about 50 star workshops to elementary students and it was fun …..
Anyhow – back to wishing u a good weekend. Frank!
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We watched Monk – but don’t remember that incident – however, that is classic Monk! … and considering your background, obviously easy to remember.
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Well yes – the Starlab background was why I Perked up – even tho so many folks love and know stars (like this nice post shows) – and for some reason Walt whitman’s “learned astronomer” poem is in my mind….
Have a nice day
-and the Monk episode is a Halloween themed one and it was one of the fist shows with Natalie as his assistant (instead of Sharona)
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I probably saw the first one with Natalie … The show did a good job making her different than Sharona … but still a good match for Monk.
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Yes – I agree – have a nice week F…. 😉
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Hope you get to enjoy the stars this weekend, Frank!
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Merril,
Same wishes to you as well. Golf and dance yesterday …. dinner group tonight … and watching the British Open, too.
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Enjoy!
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Cheers
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The Piano Guys do a lovely arrangement of this, Frank. It was originally a French song and in the 18th century Mozart composed Twelve Variations of it. It’s also the same melody as the children’s songs “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” and “The Alphabet Song.” Amazing how that simple little melody has come so far!
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Cynthia,
Wow … I love the additional info that I didn’t know. Many thanks!
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Ah, Summertime laziness, Frank! Nothing better – love the video.
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Tom,
“Summertime laziness” … now that has meaning!
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😀 All together now… Ahhhh! 😀
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I absolutely loved the quotes.
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Gorgeous song and visuals in the video.
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Genie,
Time lapses of the night sky get to me – especially when the Milky Way is involved (which is something I’ve never seen).
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Beautiful, Frank. Simply beautiful! I love the night sky and I’m always studying it. Unfortunately, our light pollution hides more than we can see when we’re out in the desert, but I revel in whatever I can see. Wonderful quotes and I always love the Piano Guys!
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Debra,
I knew this video was right for you in the reasons you mentioned … so cheers to that.
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Ahhh. We decided this weekend to look for a home where more of the stars are out. No bad here, but as the city grows this way, it’s getting more crowded and hectic. A crowd of stars is much more pleasant.
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Mouse,
Ah ha … good timing because the current rates are very good. Good luck. Meanwhile, in order for me to see the Milky Way, I’ve got to get away from the human lights.
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Wow, I never heard TLS played so beautifully. Thank you, Frank! Keep enjoying your summer! I know I’m going to wallow in the joy of mine.
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Resa,
Glad you enjoyed the song. The summer has been a hot one … (YUK – hot, muggy isn’t my favorite) … plus I’m working more than I anticipated. Otherwise, summer is good.
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Gorgeous rendition of this nursery rhyme! I must try this when I get my piano. 🙂
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Sylvia,
Glad this inspired you to the piano (well … as if you need that) … 😉
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Beautiful post, Frank! Hope you are well! 🙂
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Kelly,
This video is right up your alley! 🙂 … Meanwhile, all is well … but busier than I want to me.
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Yep! You know me well! Hope things slow down soon… although I’ve always known you to be busy 🙂
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Yes … we stay busy … but we’ll readjust in the fall.
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I know it’s hard to find balance… still looking for it myself!
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It will come!
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Love how the quotes work together. I’m a big supporter of doing nothing.
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Deb,
Glad to know my preparation worked!
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I was just at the Oregon coast for the 4th of July. One of the things I enjoyed the most was how dark it got at night (being so far away from any cities). I got to see a real star-lit sky. I took big breaths and felt so small in this big universe. It’s good to remember how small we are. Humility is something that too many of us have lost. Stargazing is an exercise in humility (at least it is for me). 🙂
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Lorna,
Wow … many thanks for sharing the effect that seeing a sky full of stars had on you. We are smaller in the universe than a pinhead … and that thought is why I love The Pale Blue Dot.
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🙂
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Perfect post and music to start this fine day Frank. Best wishes for a great week ahead.
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Ah, I see we both had the same idea about summer, Frank 🙂 Love your opening quote.
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Lynn,
Many thanks … what did you think of the music?
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Played the video for my 3- month old grandson. He loved it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Robin,
The fact that you played it for him was enough to make me smile … and then to think of his reaction is over-the-top wonderful. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
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Awwww … The piano guys never disappoint. This is a sweet rendition of a classic children’s song. I live out in a small country setting. It’s very dark outside. One can hardly see ones hands in front of you on a less than full moon night. The stars, at times, feel close enough to touch. On a full moon night, the moon is King and enthralling. Lovely post …. and … yes, summer is a time a slowing down.
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
I was hoping this song would bring forth some memories, and it did … Thanks for sharing!
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I’m looking up at the marvellous sky and smiling 🙂 Happy summer, Frank
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Christy!
A marvelous sky indeed …. and love the song! How soon does fall arrive in Vancouver?
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On the West Coast here we’re looking at warm weather until the end of September, typically. Then the rain starts. How about for you?
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